Ian Wright -
"There is no secret; there is nothing mysterious about a rucksack. All you need is money, passport, and a change of clothes. Forget the rest."
"If you spend too much time thinking about it, then you miss it! Things come. Keep looking, meet different people, and exchange ideas. There is no rule."
your mind! You know with this job you
always get 5 months condensed in three
weeks! The final program gives you a
splash of colours, a smell of the country,
and that's where its success is I think.""The first step is in your head. So don't
think about it, buy a flight ticket tomorrow and
then worry about it on the plane. This is the hardest step."
Justin Shaprio-
I think that the way to connect with other "distinct" cultures is to go with an open heart and spend time with the locals. Many travelers spend time within the glass bubble of the resort or the hotel or the organized tour. People are the same the world over and the only way to experience this is to spend time with the people."
Megan McCormick -
"When I travel on my own I like to see where
the road will take me (which frequently means getting lost!)"
"All of these experiences have informed
who I am and have given me an enriched perspective.
Plus, if I have any memories that start to fade I
have a good video to watch to remind me."
"My mom had a map of the world on the
hallway growing up and a subscription to
National Graphic. It's her fault I can never get a "real" job!"